Fragmented - AI Developer Podcast

Donn Felker, Kaushik Gopal

Fragmented is an AI developer podcast for engineers who want to go beyond vibe coding and ship real software. We cover AI-assisted development the way working engineers actually use it: prompting strategies, code review, testing, debugging, workflows, and building production-grade software with AI tools. No hype. No "I shipped a SaaS in a weekend" stories. Just tactics that work. Hosted by Kaushik Gopal and Iury Souza — software engineers using AI daily to build and ship real products. From vibe coding to software engineering — one episode at a time. Our goal: help you use AI to become a better engineer, not be replaced by one.

  1. 9 HR AGO

    302 - MCPs Explained - what they are and when to use them

    MCPs are everywhere, but are they worth the token cost? We break down what Model Context Protocol actually is, how it differs from just using CLIs, the tradeoffs you should know about, and when MCPs actually make sense for your workflow. Full shownotes at fragmentedpodcast.com/episodes/302. Show NotesMCP - Model Context ProtocolRemote MCP server example - GleanAAIF - Agentic AI Foundation setup by Linux foundationGithub MCPGithub gh CLIPlaywright MCPContext7 MCPAnthropic's announcement on Advanced Tool UseTipsIury: use ast-grep to structurally search code fasterKG: use agent-browser by Vercel to give browsing power to your agentGet in touchWe'd love to hear from you. Email is the best way to reach us or you can check our contact page for other ways. We want to hear all the feedback: what's working, what's not, topics you'd like to hear more on. We want to make the show better for you so let us know! Contact usNewsletterYoutubeWebsiteCo-hosts:Kaushik GopalIury SouzaWe transitioned from Android development to AI starting with Ep. #300. Listen to that episode for the full story behind our new direction.

    19 min

  2. 19 JAN

    301 - The AI coding ladder

    Most folks reference "AI coding" like it's one thing. It's really not. In this foundational episode Kaushik & Iury walk through (at least) four paradigms — from super autocomplete to agent orchestration — each with different workflows, expectations, and mental models. What do most developers follow today? Where is the frontier? What's coming in the future? Listen to the episode and find out! Full shownotes at fragmentedpodcast.com. Show NotesGen 1: Super autocompleteIntellisense - regular autocompleteGithub CopilotCursor TabGen 2: Chat Oriented ProgrammingCursor IDEFirebenderGen 3: AgentNvidia's definition of an AgentReAct PromptingChain of Thought was a prompting hackDeepSeekDeepSeek - R1 paperTUI tools (or Harnesses):Claude CodeOpen CodeCodex CliGemini CliIDE style toolsCursor AgentCopilot (MS)Junie - IntellijAntigravity - GoogleHeadless Tools:Jules - GoogleClaude Code on the WebCodex WebGen 4: Agent OrchestrationGit worktreesTipsIury: Transfer between agents using your own compact commandKG: Ask the agent to clarify your promptConfirm if my requirements are clear. If you have follow up questions, ask me first and clarify before executing anything. Contact usNewsletterWebsiteContact usYoutubeCo-hosts:Kaushik GopalIury Souza

    25 min

  3. 12 JAN

    300 - From Vibe coding to Software engineering

    Fragmented is changing. New direction, new cohost. Kaushik explains the pivot from Android to AI development and introduces Iury Souza. From vibe coding to software engineering — one episode at a time. Full shownotes at fragmentedpodcast.com. Contact usNewsletterWebsiteContact usYoutubeCo-hosts:Kaushik GopalIury Souza

    9 min

  4. 04/03/2025

    257 - Future of AndroidDev in an AI world with Vinay Gaba

    Join us as we talk with Vinay Gaba, Android GDE and leading voice in Android development, about the future of the field. Vinay shares insights from interviews with top Android devs on their three-year predictions, and offers his own perspective. We cover AI's impact, evolving development roles, and crucial future skills. You can find the full shownotes over at fragmentedpodcast.com. Show NotesVinay's personal websiteDispatch - Jetpack Compose newsletterIssue #11 - Future of AndroidDevCursor AI IDEJetbrains AI assistantJetbrains Junie - the coding agentPessimists avoid risk, Optimists change the world. Contact usfragmentedpodcast.comContact usYoutubeKaushik:kau.sh (links to everything)ThreadsBlueskyYoutube@kaushikgopal

    48 min

  5. 24/02/2025

    256 - Rapid prototyping with Kotlin

    In this episode, we dive into the power of rapid prototyping for Android developers using Kotlin. We explore how this crucial skill can impress stakeholders, accelerate your workflow, and help you stay ahead in today's fast-paced tech landscape. We'll cover use cases across scripting, web development (with Ktor & HTMX), mobile apps (Jetpack Compose), and even touch upon how AI is changing the game! You can find the full shownotes over at fragmentedpodcast.com. Show NotesSimple scriptingState of Kotlin Scripting 2024 - Jetbrains blogKotlin mini-app repo playground-ktAdvent of CodeWeb sitesHugo static site generatorCloudflare PagesSlashdot effectFragmented Podcast Website powered by Henry (Kaushik's custom theme)Web appsKtorHTMXAjaxCSS TransitionsServer Sent EventsYoutube Video showing Ktor + HTMXMobile appsEpisode 252 talking about playground-androidFlutterKotlin Multiplatform KMPReact NativeLLM Based appsStreamlit.Snowflake acquires StreamlitGoogle AI StudioKotlin AIVibe coding an AirBnb cloneContact usfragmentedpodcast.comContact usYoutubeKaushik:kau.sh (links to everything)ThreadsBlueskyYoutube@kaushikgopal

    22 min

  6. 18/02/2025

    255 - Data Oriented Programming

    In this episode, we dive into the programming paradigm — Data Oriented Programming (DOP) and why making data the star can simplify your code. Learn how well-modeled data reduces defensive logic, prevents invalid states, and keeps your apps stable. We’ll also contrast DOP with Object Oriented Programming (OOP) and Functional Programming (FP), sharing practical examples, tips, and resource links to deepen your understanding. The full shownotes with illustrations are on fragmentedpodcast.com. Show Notes[announcement] Fragmented has an email newsletter.Programming ParadigmsObject Oriented ProgrammingFunctional ProgrammingData Oriented Programming (DOP)UUIDRFC 4122Kotlin now includes UUID in the standard lib even for kotlin multiplatform.ResourcesBrian Goetz's seminal article on DOPTies Van de Ven Advanced Kotlin Dev Day in 2022Data Oriented Programming in Java by Chris Kiehl (by Manning Publications)Devoxx talk by Nicolai Parlog on youtubeContact usfragmentedpodcast.comContact usYoutubeKaushik:kau.sh (links to everything)ThreadsBlueskyYoutube@kaushikgopal

    32 min

  7. 24/12/2024

    254 - 8× faster 5× memory savings with Dan Rusu’s Immutable Arrays

    In this episode, discover how Dan Rusu’s pods4k Immutable Arrays library can deliver 2–8× speed boosts and 5× lower memory usage in Kotlin/Android apps. We first revisit the fundamentals of autoboxing/unboxing and immutability to understand their impact on performance. Then we hear from Dan himself on his library, motiviations for building it, how the benchmarks were calculated and much much more. Our grand finale episode for 2024. Hope you enjoy it! Full Shownotes at https://fragmentedpodcast.com/episodes/254. Show NotesImmutable Arrays on githubImmutability episode #66 on Immutability with Ryan HarterJMH - Java Microbenchmark HarnessImmutable Arrays Benchmarks page for Immutable Arrays (pods4k)Dan's post - Kotlin avoids entire categories of Java defectsK2 compilerDan RusuWebsitepods4k github discussionsContact usfragmentedpodcast.comContact usYoutubeKaushik:kau.sh (links to everything)ThreadsBlueskyYoutube@kaushikgopalDisclaimer: Links shared might be affiliate links. They help support the production of Fragmented. Thank you for your support.

    49 min

  8. 10/12/2024

    253 - logcat - a new look at logging with Piwai from Square

    Kaushik looks at a new logging library from Square called logcat. He starts by seeing how the popular Timber library does it along with the benefits. He then interviews Pierre-Yves Ricau (Piwai) of Square, the creator of logcat, to explore its origins and advantages. You can find the full shownotes over at fragmentedpodcast.com. Show NotesTimberlogcatMotivations in READMECompiler plugin issuePlayground android app demonstrating logcatbitdrift.ioDesign of everyday thingsPrevious episode #191 on loggingContact Piwai:WebsiteBlueskyContactYou can find us on a few places: fragmentedpodcast.comContact usYoutubeKaushik:kau.sh (links to everything)ThreadsBlueskyYoutube@kaushikgopalDisclaimer: Links shared might be affiliate links. They help support the production of Fragmented. Thank you for your support.

    41 min
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Fragmented is an AI developer podcast for engineers who want to go beyond vibe coding and ship real software. We cover AI-assisted development the way working engineers actually use it: prompting strategies, code review, testing, debugging, workflows, and building production-grade software with AI tools. No hype. No "I shipped a SaaS in a weekend" stories. Just tactics that work. Hosted by Kaushik Gopal and Iury Souza — software engineers using AI daily to build and ship real products. From vibe coding to software engineering — one episode at a time. Our goal: help you use AI to become a better engineer, not be replaced by one.

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  • Creator
    Donn Felker, Kaushik Gopal
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    261
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Fragmented Podcast
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    Fragmented - AI Developer Podcast

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